Unannounced change (from last year)

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by BBall_Junkie

In fact, around here officials who put the ball down are looked at as those who are not capable of keeping the game moving through effective game mangement practices.

So you feel that anyone who puts the ball on the floor and begins counting, just as described in the rule and case book, is incapable of effectively managing the game? It's disappointing that you would assume that.

But I've got news for you. Placing the ball on the floor can also be a very effective game management practice. In fact, it's advocated by my state association, which has established a specific procedure for doing so.

[BBall_Junkie]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

So you feel that anyone who puts the ball on the floor and begins counting, just as described in the rule and case book, is incapable of effectively managing the game? It's disappointing that you would assume that.

But I've got news for you. Placing the ball on the floor can also be a very effective game management practice. In fact, it's advocated by my state association, which has established a specific procedure for doing so.

Tony....

With all due respect for you, If that is what your state association wants you to do, by all means do it. That is not what is wanted around my parts at all and we are instructed to avoid using this rule if at all possible. Again, the game moves along and it really is not an issue around here. Maybe its a regional thing where teams have problems getting out of huddles but around here, when the final horn blows the teams come out ready to play.

Its not babysitting or anything else... you hit the whistle, say final horn let's go and they come on out. I have not had to use this "rule" in years...

[BktBallRef]

Great! But don't assume others incapable just because they use a tool provide by the NFHS.